Logistics Coordinator
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U.S. Army lures Logistics Coordinators with larger-than-average paychecks: Logistics Coordinators at this company make a median salary of $65K, much more than the $41K per year-national average for those in this area of work. The figures in this rundown are based on the results of PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Logistics Coordinator

A logistics coordinator may be in charge of overseeing a wide variety of events and projects. In some cases, they will oversee the patient care logistics in hospitals and the disposal of hazardous waste. Other times, the coordinator will be in charge of coordinating events for their company.

Logistics coordinators can work in a variety of settings, such as law firms, retail stores, and schools. They can work as event coordinators, center coordinators, and shipping and receiving coordinators. Logistics event coordinators are in charge of setting up the entire event, from location to time and date. In schools, they provide admission information and work with teachers to coordinate daily school activities. Shipping and receiving logistics coordinators are responsible for manual tasks such as addressing, stamping, and arranging merchandise and materials.

Logistics coordinators must have good communication skills since they interact with suppliers and buyers. They must also have in-depth knowledge of the events or projects they are overseeing. Logistics coordinators typically must have a bachelor’s degree in logistics, and experience is preferred. They should also have good problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Common Career Paths for Logistics Coordinator

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Logistics Coordinators' salaries may rise greatly for those who assume a higher-end position such as a Logistics Director. The average Logistics Director bring home $104K per year. Logistics Coordinators moving up in their careers tend to step into positions as Logistics Managers or Operations Managers. The median paychecks in those roles are $21K higher and $19K higher, respectively.

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Popular Skills for Logistics Coordinator

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Logistics Coordinators report using a large range of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Project Management, Operations Management, Negotiation, and Customer Relationship Management are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 5 percent and 15 percent. Skills that pay less than market rate include Oral / Verbal Communication and Order Inventory. Most people experienced in Customer Service also know Scheduling.

Pay by Experience Level for Logistics Coordinator

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Logistics Coordinators do not generally earn higher incomes from more experience in the field. Salaries for the relatively untried average out to around $37K, but survey participants with five to 10 years of experience earn a significantly higher median of $41K. The average pay reported by folks with 10 to 20 years of experience is around $44K. Logistics Coordinators who surpass 20 years on the job report pay that isn't as high as one would expect; the median compensation for this crowd sits around $46K.

Pay Difference by Location

For those looking to make money, Logistics Coordinators in Charlotte enjoy an exceptional pay rate, 19 percent above the national average. Logistics Coordinators will also find cushy salaries in New York (+15 percent), San Diego (+12 percent), Houston (+12 percent), and Los Angeles (+10 percent). Jacksonville is the lowest-paying area, 13 percent south of the national average. Two other places where employers offer below-median salaries are Miami (11 percent less) and Columbus (10 percent less).

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What is it like working as a Logistics Coordinator?

Logistics Coordinator in Oxford:

"Life After College."

Pros: The flexibility of our office environment to work from home when needed.